Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e3·2)
c9-25176Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
34. Qe6+ Kf8 35. Be7+ Ke8 36. Ba3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Be7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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